How to claim the Stake bonus
Five minutes from nothing to a tripled first deposit. The only step people get wrong is the code field, so that one has its own picture in your head before you start.
Before you start
- Be 18 or older and in a country where Stake operates.
- Have some crypto ready, or a card for the built-in purchase route. See crypto deposits.
- Copy the code now: PACTBONUS
The five steps
- Open Stake via our link and press Register.
- Fill in the basics: email, username, password, date of birth.
- Open the “Code” field. On the registration form it sits under the main fields; on mobile you may need to tap Enter code to reveal it. Type PACTBONUS.
- Finish registration and confirm your email.
- Deposit. Wallet → Deposit → pick a coin → send. The welcome bonus attaches to this first deposit.
Open Stake and register with code PACTBONUS
If you missed the code field
Go to your profile → Settings → Offers and enter the code there before making any deposit. If you have already deposited without the code, contact live chat first; deposits made without the code do not qualify retroactively.
What happens after the deposit
- The 200% bonus is credited per Stake’s bonus terms and shows in your bonus balance.
- Rakeback starts accruing on your first bet and is claimable from the rewards section.
- Your wagers start counting toward the current month’s Pactbonus leaderboard.
The 24-hour window
Stake’s own help centre is explicit: a referral code must be entered within 24 hours of opening the account. The registration form is the easy place; Settings → Offers is the backup. After 24 hours the field is closed, and the only route is live chat, which will only help if the account was created through a code link. Treat the code as part of registration, not something to sort out later.
Desktop versus mobile
| Step | Desktop | Mobile browser |
|---|---|---|
| Open registration | Register button, top right | Register in the top bar or the menu |
| Find the code field | Below the main fields, may be collapsed under Enter code | Scroll down inside the form; tap Enter code |
| Add the code afterwards | Profile → Settings → Offers | Menu → Settings → Offers |
| Deposit | Wallet → Deposit | Wallet icon → Deposit, QR scan available |
There is no native Stake app in most countries, so “mobile” means the site in Safari or Chrome. Details on app and mobile.
Checking the bonus is active
- Open Settings → Offers. The code should be listed as applied, with the welcome offer next to it.
- Open the VIP panel from your profile. Rakeback appears there as a claimable balance once you have placed a bet.
- After the first deposit, the bonus balance and its rollover progress are shown in the same VIP panel under the deposit bonus tab.
If the code is not listed under Offers, it is not attached. Fix that before depositing, not after.
Code not working? Troubleshooting
| Message or symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| “Code invalid” | Typo, or a space copied with the code | Type PACTBONUS by hand |
| Code field missing | Collapsed behind Enter code, or the account is older than 24 hours | Expand the field; otherwise contact live chat |
| Code accepted, no bonus after deposit | Deposit under the minimum, or deposit made before the code | Check the amount; deposits made before the code do not qualify |
| Registration blocked | Restricted country, or a VPN exit in one | See where Stake is available; do not use a VPN |
| Bonus removed later | Max-bet breach, early withdrawal, or a duplicate account | Read the terms; ask support for the specific reason |
Declining the bonus but keeping the code
You can. The welcome bonus is opt-in on the offer page after your deposit; if you would rather keep your balance free of wagering, do not activate it. The code stays attached, the rakeback keeps running from your first bet, and your wagers still count toward the leaderboard. Plenty of regular players do exactly this.
Common questions
Is the code case-sensitive?
No, but copy it exactly to be safe: PACTBONUS.
Do I need to verify my identity to get the bonus?
Not to receive it. Stake runs identity verification before the first withdrawal.
Can I claim it twice?
No. One welcome bonus per person, per lifetime.
Can I enter the code after I have already deposited?
No. The welcome bonus attaches to the first deposit, and a deposit made without the code does not qualify retroactively.
Where do I see my rakeback?
In the VIP panel from your profile. It accrues per bet and you claim it there whenever you like.
Does the bonus arrive automatically?
The code attaches automatically. The deposit bonus itself is activated from the offer page once your qualifying deposit lands.
Sources: Stake.com terms and help centre; our own recorded sessions. Offer details are as published by Stake at the time of writing and can change; the operator’s terms prevail.